London, United Kingdom
David Storey is a British painter and graphic artist.
Born in Workington, David grew up in the dramatic landscape of Cumbria (the English Lake District) before studying art at London's Middlesex University (formerly Hornsey College of Art ). After graduating David worked for Chrysalis Records, first as a designer and then as art director. His best known work from this period is the bold, innovative and influential work he produced for the cult group The Specials and their record label 2 Tone.
David's paintings and prints have featured in numerous exhibitions, including recent shows at: Cultivate, Vyner Street Gallery; The Brighton Museum and Art Gallery; The Gallery in Cork Street; and The Coningsby Gallery, London.
"I would very much like to hear from any artists' agent or gallery interested in arranging a show of my work."
David Storey
ARTIST'S STATEMENT
''I grew up on the west coast of Cumbria and have always been impressed by the bleak beauty and remarkable light there. My father inspired me with a love of drawing when I was 3 or 4 years old and I have always regarded good draftsmanship as being central to my work.
My pictures are often inspired by a found image – such as an old family snap shot – these act as 'triggers' in the development of each work.
I find my inspiration from the work of very painterly masters such as Turner and Goya, as well as more contemporary 'photo inspired' artists like Luc Tuyman, Elizabeth Peyton and Peter Doig.''
Description: these are the pictures I'd like to own (if money was no object)
- Date Created: November 26, 2011
- Total Items: 10
Categories: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking
